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In Mexican Desert, Digging for a ‘Miracle’: Bringing the Missing Back Home
Tens of thousands of people have vanished in northern Mexico, many because of cartel violence. An unlikely partnership offers families a form of closure.
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Gaza Rescuers Are Haunted by Voices of Those They Couldn’t Save
Rescuers rushing to the scene of Israeli airstrikes save those who they can, but are forced to leave many behind. “My soul is tired from this war,” one said.
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Hamas Releases Video of Teenage Israeli Soldier Held Hostage in Gaza
Liri Albag, 19, is one of about 100 hostages believed to remain held in the enclave nearly 15 months after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel.
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Despite Blocked US Steel Bid, Japan Won’t Stop Seeking American Deals
Japanese companies needing to grow have sought out American deals. Experts say that will not change even after Biden’s rejection of Nippon Steel’s takeover attempt.
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With New Amazon Prime Show ‘On Call,’ Dick Wolf Enters Streaming
For decades, Dick Wolf has dominated prime- time programming. Now, at 78, he has plans to conquer his next world: streaming.
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How One Pastor Is Helping Struggling Churches Keep Their Doors Open
Thousands of churches around the country close every year. In Brooklyn, one pastor is trying to help struggling parishes keep their doors open.
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Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Jeff Bezos Cartoon Is Killed
The cartoon, by Ann Telnaes, depicted the owner of The Post, Jeff Bezos, and other billionaires genuflecting toward a statue of President-elect Donald Trump.
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Johnson Re-elected as Speaker After Putting Down G.O.P. Revolt
Mike Johnson persuaded enough holdouts on the right to keep his post, but the vote reflected the steep challenge he faces in governing a slim and fractious majority.
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TikTok and Government Clash in Last Round of Supreme Court Briefs
The briefs, filed a week before oral arguments, offered sharply differing accounts of China’s influence over the site and the role of the First Amendment.
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How the Democrats Lost the Working Class
The theory seemed sound: Stabilize financial markets, support the poor and promote a more secure, integrated world. But blue-collar workers were left behind.